Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
seemingly-innocuous
Adjective
/ˈsiːmɪŋli ɪˈnɒkjʊəs/
Definition
Appearing harmless or not likely to cause any harm.
Examples
- The seemingly-innocuous toy turned out to have small parts that could be a choking hazard.
- Her seemingly-innocuous question made everyone pause and reconsider the topic.
- They dismissed his seemingly-innocuous comments, not realizing their hidden implications.
Meaning
The term is used to describe something that looks safe at first glance but may have hidden dangers or effects.
Synonyms
- harmless
- innocent
- benign
- unthreatening
- safe
